Topics covered include, but are not limited to:
- Electric machines design, through electro-magnetic tools (JMAG Designer, Altair Flux) and CFD software (ParticleWorks, Ansys Fluent),
- Modelling and simulation of ground and off-road vehicles for fuel economy and performance evaluation of energy management strategies,
- Power electronic converters design (DC-DC, inverter etc.)
- Emerging technologies study for next-generation electric vehicles
- Harpin windings in Aluminum/Copper for improved performances,
- Additive manufacturing of motor components for lightweight design,
- Electrified heavy duty powertrains,
- Digital twin over electric systems (motor, battery etc.).
Industry-related collaborations and relationships:
The research group works close with industry through EU-funded projects, consultancy, conferences and industrial Phd positions, applying the research activity to real applications. Among our partners there are some of the most famous firms of Motor Valley, like:
- HPE Group
- CNH
- RawPower
- Terex
- Ferrari
- Particleworks
- Typhoon